Ancient moon lyre painting tutorial

Gu Yueqin Painting Tutorial is as follows:

I. Prepare tools and materials:

Painting paper: choose the paper suitable for watercolor, sketching or painting.

Paints: watercolor, acrylic, colored pencils, colored pencils and other different painting paints.

Brushes: brushes of different sizes and shapes, such as brushes of different thicknesses, fine brushes, etc.

Reference pictures: If available, you can refer to the pictures or real objects of the ancient moon zither as a reference for painting.

The steps of drawing:

1. Determine the composition and proportion

Gently sketch the outline and general shape of the ancient moon zither on the paper to determine the composition and proportion.

2. Draw the main body of the ancient moon zither

Use a light pencil or light color to gently sketch the main body of the ancient moon zither, including the body of the zither, the strings, the instrument, and other parts of the zither.

Draw the curves and details of the body of the instrument, including the shape and decoration of the sound box, according to the characteristics of the object or picture.

3. Add details and shading

Using dark paint or pencil, gradually deepen the contours of the body and add details such as strings, decorative patterns on the speakers, etc.

Highlight the three-dimensionality of the ancient moon zither by applying shadows and contrasting light and dark to make the image more vivid.

4. Adjustment and retouching

Carefully observe the features and details of the ancient moon lyre, and adjust and retouch the picture to make it more complete and exquisite.

You can use tools such as eraser and scraper to make corrections, or add elements such as backgrounds and decorations.

Third, drawing skills and notes:

Observation and imitation: Observe the real ancient moon zither and draw according to the characteristics of the real object or picture.

Light and heavy strokes: When drawing the outline of the ancient moon zither, light strokes can make the picture softer and more realistic.

Perspective and proportion: Focusing on the sense of perspective and proportion of the ancient moon lyre ensures that the image will not appear distorted or incongruous in shape.

Painting an ancient moon lyre is a challenging and creative painting project. Through practice and experimentation, combined with observation and skill, you can create lifelike paintings of the ancient moon zither that are rich in the flavor of traditional Chinese culture.